old STEAM LOCOMOTIVES in South Africa

Photos & text about mostly plinthed (on static display) and forgotten South African Steam Locomotives found all over South Africa - These pages seek to promote awareness and appreciation for these once living machines - Main source used to supply the text: Locomotives of the South African Railways published by Struik in 1985 - Authors: Leith Paxton & David Bourne. Thanks to all photographers. Please contact me if your photo is not credited correctly.

Showing posts with label SAR Class 12R No 1947. Show all posts
Showing posts with label SAR Class 12R No 1947. Show all posts
12 July 2009

Germiston - loco shed, SAR Class 12R No 1947 "Rosie" (before moved to Reefsteamers)

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. This entry tells the very sad story of a once shiny "ROSIE", who is presently referred to as "RUSTY ROSIE". This locom...
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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
My interest: Local SA & DSWA/SWA Steam Railway History; Please contact me if you can help with relevant corrections, information or photos.
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